Frame Rail/Hood Hinge Area Waterleak Repair

1. Remove wheelhouse liner-to-fender fasteners on affected side of vehicle.

2. Remove all fasteners from top and rear of front fender on affected side of vehicle. Pull fender away from body to allow access to area to be repaired.

IMPORTANT:
Excess sealer in this area can cause a drain hole to be plugged. Once the sealer has cured, water test to verify that the frame rail drain holes have not been plugged. Water naturally drains through the frame rail into the wheelhouse area above the wheel.





3. Using Kent Industries Wet/Dry Re-Sealant Pump Grade sealer P/N 10590), or equivalent, and hand pump applicator (P/N 90010), seal frame rail/hood hinge area.

3.1 Remove screw-on tip and replace with a 203 mm (8 in.) length of 1/4 inch diameter hose.

3.2 Insert end of hose for sealer into the 3-nut slot at the rear of front fender toward rear of vehicle.

3.3 Direct sealer toward lower left corner of frame rail toward center of vehicle.

3.4 Allow sealer to cure according to sealer manufacturer, s recommendations.

4. To seal hood hinge-to-body bolts, remove one bolt at a time to avoid movement of hood hinge adjustment and apply 3M(R) Bedding and Glazing Compound (P/N 08509), or equivalent, to threads of bolt.

5. Install bolt and torque.

Torque:
Hood Hinge-to-Body Bolts: 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs)

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for remaining bolts.

7. Water test the frame rail/hood hinge area to verify repair.

8. Align front fender as necessary and install fasteners at top and rear of front fender.

Torque:
Front Fender-to-Body Bolts: 10 Nm (89 in-lbs)

9. Install wheelhouse liner-to-fender fasteners.